Light Sources: Basics of Lighting Technologies and Applications - Paperback

by Spiros Kitsinelis (Author), Spyridon Kitsinelis (Author)

The second edition of this highly praised bestseller presents an overview of the three main technologies that have produced the numerous families of lighting products on the market today: electrical incandescence, electrical gas discharges, and semiconductor LEDs. This edition incorporates enhanced material on LEDs, a new chapter on matching lighting technology with the appropriate applications, a new chapter on light and health, and new case studies on indoor and outdoor lighting for security and safety.

Author Biography

Spiros Kitsinelis is an associate professor at Ehime University. His research focuses on the development of novel and energy-efficient light sources and the communication of this science to a broader audience. Dr. Kitsinelis is the co-creator of several patents in the field of light sources and the author of numerous scientific publications, including the book The Right Light: Matching Technologies to Needs and Applications. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Sheffield. Visit his website at www.the-nightlab.com for more details.